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Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
Government Aid for Expensive Losses Far Off in Flood Torn Communities
A woman in Knoxville, Pennsylvania pointed at the side of the house where she lived. “It bent my foundation in; the force of the water was that strong." In her basement, a furnace was flooded. While August days are warm, cold nights come quick in the northern tier. Across the...
WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage
WHYY News was awarded a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of the 2023 elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The RTDNA awarded the news organization the “Excellence in Innovation” award in its Large Market Radio category Thursday for its...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court taking up case which could help free prisoners convicted of murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will soon consider whether to ban the sentence of life without parole for criminals who were convicted of murder but did not directly take a life. Under Pennsylvania law, a person involved in a deadly crime can be charged with murder if someone is killed, even if […]
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Police activity reported on 3rd Avenue in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple officers were called Thursday night to a 3rd Avenue building in Altoona. Officers from the Altoona Police Department and Logan Township were called to the 1300 block of 3rd Avenue. While details are limited at the time, a WTAJ crew member on scene reported that officers were using a loudspeaker […]
Memorial run to benefit scholarships, suicide prevention in Tyrone
NOTE: This article discusses sensitive topics such as suicide. Reader discretion is advised. TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — An annual memorial run in Tyrone is working to raise money for student scholarships and to support suicide prevention initiatives within the Tyrone Area School. The 5th Annual Adam Zook Memorial Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 […]
New community college opens doors in Bellefonte
BELLEFONTE — A new post-secondary education opportunity is coming to Centre County as Penn Highlands Community College prepares to welcome the public during a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at the historic Match Factory, located at 190...
State College Area Connector Project Update
For first time in about two years — PennDOT officials were out in public Thursday with plans for the State College Area Connector Project. The controversial highway project looks to connect Potters Mills to Boalsburg about 8 miles away. The current route between the two is 322, which sees a lot of traffic.
Seven Penn State commits who could be poised for a big senior season
Lions247 takes a look at seven Penn State commits who have a big final season of high school football ahead of them. High school football season has arrived and that means Penn State's 2025 commits are on the verge of hitting the field as seniors before heading to Happy Valley and suiting up for the Nittany Lions.
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Carbon County hits $1M jackpot
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., -– A lucky Carbon County resident has recently hit the jackpot. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Thursday, Aug. 15 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million less withholding. Friendly Food Mart II on Stock Street...
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